ION ISP105 Project Rocker Water-resistant High-Power Stereo Boombox with Tool Organizer User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: ION

Table of Contents

Introduction
Quick Setup
Features
Operation
Troubleshooting
References
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ION ISP105 Project Rocker Water-resistant High-Power Stereo Boombox with Tool Organizer

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Project Rocker. At ION, your entertainment is as important to us as it is to you. That’s why we design our products with one thing in mind–to make your life more fun and more convenient.

Note: Before you first use the product, please fully charge the battery. Your unit was purposely shipped with a reduced battery charge to ensure safe transit.
Use the included power cable to connect the unit to a power outlet and let it charge for up to 5 hours. This helps ensure the longest life for your battery.

Box Contents

Project Rocker
1/8″ (3.5 mm) Stereo Aux Cable
Power/Charging Cable
Quickstart Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual

Support

For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit ionaudio.com.
For additional product support, visit ionaudio.com/support.

Rechargeable Batteries

Rechargeable lead-acid batteries are the same type used in automobiles. As with your car battery, how you use this battery has a significant impact on its lifespan. With proper use and treatment, a lead-acid battery can last for years. Here are some recommendations for getting the longest life from the internal battery.

General Usage| Fully charge the battery before using it.
Charge the battery completely after each use.
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Storage| For best product longevity, do not store at exceedingly hot (greater than 90°F/32°C) or exceedingly cold (less than 32°F/0°C) temperatures.
It is acceptable to leave your sound system plugged in. This will not overcharge the battery.
If you leave the battery level low and do not charge it for 6 months, it may permanently lose capacity.
Repair| If the battery fails to charge, check your fuse near the power cable input. If your fuse is intact and it still will not charge, contact ION Audio at ionaudio.com.
Disposal| Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local ordinances.

Outdoor Use and Care

Though Project Rocker is water-resistant and able to tolerate splashing water, please review the tips below to get the best performance from Project Rocker:

Project Rocker must only be used outdoors with power outlets or extension cords that are rated for outdoor use.
Bring Project Rocker indoors during extreme weather.
Please do not place Project Rocker in standing water.
Please do not connect the power cable to Project Rocker in a wet environment. Make sure the power input, power cable, and power outlet are all completely dry before making any connections.
WARNING: Keep any non-water-resistant devices (phones, music players, etc.) in a dry place where they will not be affected by water and cause a risk of electric shock.

Quick Setup

Make sure all items listed in the _Box Contents _are included in the box.
Read the Safety & Warranty Manual before using the product.
Make sure the battery is completely charged prior to first use for maximum battery life.
Ensure the Master Volume on Project Rocker is at zero.
Connect your devices.
Raise the volume to a comfortable level.
Return the Master Volume to zero before powering off when you are finished using Project Rocker.

Features

Front Panel

Display: Displays the current radio station and device status.
● Charging Indicator: When the power cable is connected, movement of the top battery segment shows the battery is charging. When fully charged, all battery segments will be lit without blinking. When the power cable is disconnected, the battery segment shows the level of the battery.
● Power Icon: The power icon will be lit when Project Rocker is powered on.
● Lightning Bolt Icon: The lightning bolt icon will be lit when the power cable is connected to wall power.
● Bluetooth Icon: The Bluetooth icon will not be lit when Project Rocker is first powered on (unless it was previously paired with a device). The Bluetooth icon will be lit solid when a device is paired to Project Rocker.
● Bass Boost Indicator: The Bass Boost indicator will be lit when the Bass Boost function is activated.
● AM/FM Status: When listening to AM or FM radio, the corresponding indicator will appear next to the current station number on the right.
Power Button: Turns Project Rocker on or off. Please note that while Project Rocker is connected to a power source, it does not need to be powered on to charge the battery. When the power is on, the display will show the power indicator.
Bluetooth Button: Press the Bluetooth button to disconnect a paired Bluetooth device. Press and hold this button for 1 second to disable (or enable) the voice prompts.
Light Button: Press this button to turn the LED light on or off.
Radio Selector: This button sets the radio to FM, AM, or turns the radio off.
Bass Boost: Press this button to enhance the overall bass frequency response.
Tune/Track Buttons ( </>): Tap these buttons to tune in a radio station or go to the previous/next track on a Bluetooth connected device. To “seek” (jump to the next available station), hold either button down for a few seconds until it starts to seek a station. The unit will remember the last station it was on and start at that station when powered off and on again.
Play/Pause: Press to play or pause a track from a connected Bluetooth device. Press and hold this button to select a previously saved preset station. See the section Using the Radio for more details on saving and recalling presets.
Master Volume Control: This adjusts the speaker’s main mix volume, which includes the Auxiliary Input, Radio, and the audio of a paired Bluetooth device.
Auxiliary Input: This stereo 1/8″ (3.5 mm) input can be used to connect a CD player, MP3 player, or other audio source.
USB Charging Port: Connect your device’s charge cable here to charge it. USB charging only functions when the unit’s power is turned on.
Note: To charge smartphones and tablets faster, put the device’s screen to sleep.

Top Panel

NFC: Tap your NFC (near-field communication) supported and enabled device here to pair your phone by gently bumping on the `N’ logo.
Mechanical Features: Use this panel to hold drill bits/screws/parts, imperial and metric rulers, a protractor, and a socket tray.

Rear Panel

Power Cable Input: Insert the included power cable here to charge the unit. Note that the Project Rocker can be used with the power cable while it simultaneously charges the battery.

Side Panels

Storage Pouches: Use these pouches for holding tools.

Operation

Pairing a Bluetooth Device

Turn on your Bluetooth device.
Power on Project Rocker. If you have previously connected to another Bluetooth device, Project Rocker will reconnect. To disconnect pairing if the Bluetooth icon is lit solid, press and release the Bluetooth button.
Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find “Project Rocker” and connect.
Note: If your Bluetooth device prompts for a pairing code, enter “0000”.

To disconnect pairing while the Bluetooth icon is lit solid, press and release the Bluetooth button.

To connect to another Bluetooth device , repeat step 3.

Note: Maximum range will be achieved when using devices with Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.

Pairing a Bluetooth Device Using NFC

NFC (near-field communication) allows data exchange from devices, such as pairing, by gently bumping them together. Check in your device’s manual to see if this feature is supported.

To use NFC to pair with Project Rocker:

In order to use NFC, your device must be turned on and unlocked.
Enter your device’s Settings menu and check that NFC is turned On (one-time step).
Power on Project Rocker.
Touch and briefly hold your device to the NFC logo located on Project Rocker’s top panel.
Follow the pairing instructions that appear on your phone. If a passcode is required, enter “0000”.
To unpair, gently bump your device against the NFC logo.

Using the Radio

Selecting a radio station:

Press the Radio button.
Use the Tune/Track ( </>) buttons to search for a radio station. To “seek” (jump to the next available station), hold a Tune/Track button down for a few seconds until it starts to seek a station. The unit will remember the last station you were on and start at that station when you power off and power on again.

Saving a preset:

Press the Radio Selector button to choose FM/AM and select a radio station that you want to save to a preset location using the Tune/Track (</>) buttons.
Press and hold Play/Pause for 3 seconds. A preset number will appear on the screen.
Use the < /> buttons to select which preset you want to save it to. 4. Press Play/Pause to confirm. SAVE will appear on the screen.

Selecting a preset:

Press and hold Play/Pause for 3 seconds. A preset number will appear on the screen.
Use the < /> buttons to cycle through the saved presets. The preset will load after a few seconds.

Troubleshooting

If the unit is not charging: Make sure the power cable is properly connected to the power input and the power outlet.
If the sound is distorted: Try lowering the volume control of your sound source. Also, try to reduce the overall volume of Project Rocker using the Master Volume knob.
If there is too much bass: Try adjusting the tone or EQ control on your sound source to lower the bass level. This will allow you to play the music louder before clipping (distortion) occurs.
If there is poor AM reception: To adjust AM reception, move entire unit.
If you can’t play music from a flash drive: The USB port is only for charging USB devices.

If you cannot connect your audio device to Project Rocker via Bluetooth:

Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and Project Rocker as close together as possible while trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and Project Rocker are unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
Reset the Bluetooth connection on Project Rocker to disconnect Project Rocker from any other audio device and restart the search process. If this does not work right away, power off Project Rocker and then power it back on. See Pairing a Bluetooth Device for more information.
Reset the Bluetooth connection on your audio device by turning Bluetooth off and back on. You can find this under the Bluetooth menu in the Settings for your phone or other audio device.
If this does not work, and you have connected to Project Rocker before, find Project Rocker in the list of available or previously connected devices in your audio device’s Bluetooth menu, tap the “gear” or “i” icon located next to it and then select Unpair or Forget. Turn Project Rocker off and back on and try pairing again once it reappears in your available devices list.
Note: If Project Rocker has been paired to another audio device recently that is still within range, you may need to repeat this process with that audio device to fully disconnect.